In This Issue:

- Leading the News

- United States – Africa Relations

- North Africa

- East Africa

- West Africa

- Sub - Saharan Africa

- General Africa News

- Excerpt from Leading the News:

Nigeria -

On March 27th, the Nigerian Army said it had retaken control of the northeastern town of Gwoza, believed to be the headquarters of militant Islamist group Boko Haram. The town, which is near the border with Cameroon, was captured by Boko Haram in August. Military officials reported Boko Haram has now been driven from all of the territory it previously held and insurgents have fled to border areas.

On March 27th, Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan called on the public to do its part to hold a nonviolent election. In a national broadcast, President Jonathan reiterated his position as Commander-in-Chief and said those who harbored any intentions of unleashing violence during the elections in order to advance their political ambitions should think again. Close to 800 people died as the result of post-election violence in 2011.